LAARNG 61ST TRP CMD BOXED MEALS 22-27 FEB 26
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Louisiana Army National Guard (LAARNG) 61st Troop Command is soliciting quotes for boxed hot breakfast and dinner meals for a training mission at Camp Beauregard, Pineville, LA, from February 22-27, 2026. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by February 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the provision of 1,435 boxed dinner meals (February 22-26, 2026) and 1,435 boxed breakfast meals (February 23-27, 2026). Meals must be delivered to BLDG 1452, Camp Beauregard, Pineville, LA, 71360, 30 minutes prior to scheduled mealtime. Key specifications include:
- Adherence to a provided "Need Statement" and "21-Day menu."
- Maintaining food temperature and proper handling during transportation.
- No "same menu" for any meal within a five-day period.
- Provision of single-use plates, napkins, bowls, cups, utensils, and condiments.
- Standard chilled, closed, individually served beverages (no alcohol).
- Compliance with state and local sanitation laws, aiming for a satisfactory or better health inspection rating.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: February 22-27, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 722320 (Catering).
- Product Service Code: 8905 (Meat, Poultry, And Fish).
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit the W912NR26QA008 Solicitation Worksheet, signed electronically, to Ms. Lavon Wilson (lavon.d.wilson.civ@army.mil) and Mrs. Crystal Stiles (crystal.l.stiles2.civ@army.mil).
- Quote Deadline: February 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
- Questions Due: February 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST, via email to the same contacts.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on the most advantageous offer, considering price (fairness and reasonableness) and other factors evaluated as Acceptable/Unacceptable. These factors include:
- Explanation of food temperature maintenance (Need Statement 5c).
- Description of proper food handling during transportation (Need Statement 6.1-6.1.7).
- Confirmation of meal preparation method (Mobile Kitchen, Commercial Kitchen within 20 miles, or contractor site with mileage).
- Required Documents: Offerors must return the completed provision 52.204-24 and the Solicitation Worksheet with their proposal.
- Discussions: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to communicate with offerors. Unrealistically low prices may lead to elimination.
Eligibility & Registration
- Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov and complete FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications.
- Bidders must indicate their business size.
Protest Information
Interested parties may utilize the National Guard Bureau Agency Protest Program as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum. Protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103.